هرم
haram
The Arabic word for pyramid is هرم (haram).
هرم refers to an ancient construction, specifically a pyramid.
Meaning: ancient construction (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, the term for pyramid is هرم.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of هرم is أهرامات.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is haram.
Did you know?
- The word هرم is also used as a verb meaning 'to grow old' or 'to age'. Because of this, the word for 'pyramid' shares the same root as the word for 'old age'.
- In Arabic, the word هرم can refer to any pyramid shape, not just the ancient monuments. It is used in modern contexts to describe 'pyramid schemes' in business.
- In modern Arabic media, the word هرم is often used metaphorically to describe a 'hierarchy' or a 'pyramidal structure' in social or political systems.
Examples in context
- شاف الهرم الكبير في مصر؟Did he see the big pyramid in Egypt?
- رأيت هرم الجيزة الشهير في الصور.I saw the famous Giza pyramid in the pictures.
- أود أن أزور الهرم وأكتشف تاريخه.I would like to visit the pyramid and explore its history.
- هذا هرم قديم جداً.Hādhā haram qadīm jiddan.This is a very ancient pyramid.
- هل هذا هرم حقيقي؟Hal hādhā haram haqīqī?Is this a real pyramid?
Example conversation
Leila and Omar are looking at a travel brochure.
- ليلى Laylaانظر يا عمر، هذا هرم خوفو.Unzur ya Omar, hadha haram Khufu.Look Omar, this is the pyramid of Khufu.
- عمر Omarإنه مذهل حقاً يا ليلى.Innahu mudhhil haqqan ya Layla.It is truly amazing, Leila.
- ليلى Laylaهل تريد زيارة هذا الهرم؟Hal turid ziyarat hadha al-haram?Do you want to visit this pyramid?
- عمر Omarنعم، أريد ذلك بشدة.Na'am, urid dhalika bishidda.Yes, I want that very much.
